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HARVEST FEST | Hobart
Hobart Special Events Committee will sponsor the first Hobart Harvest Fest from 2 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 on Main Street. Get a taste of Hobart food vendors, enjoy the Children's
Corner, watch a model boat race, participate in the cake walk, enjoy the music, take a paddle boat ride and enjoy the Lakefront Dedication Ceremony at 7 p.m. showcasing the latest addition to Lake George. A fireworks display will take place at 9 p.m.
FYI: Visit www.hobartspecialevents.com for more
BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO | Lowell
Preschoolers, accompanied by an adult, through fifth graders are invited to play Color Shape Bingo for books and other prizes at 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave. Register by phone or at the circulation desk.
FYI: Call (219) 696-1570.
CAMPFIRE PROGRAM | Griffith
A free fall campfire program will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at Oak Ridge Prairie County Park, 301 S. Colfax St. Gather around a campfire and join a naturalist for some quality time outdoors to experience the park at night while learning about what might be beyond the firelight. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring insect repellent and a stick for roasting marshmallows. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 844-3188.
ATTORNEY HONORED | Merrillville
Steve Tokarski, a Crown Point resident who practices law in Schererville, will be honored at a dinner at 2 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Salvatorian Monastery, 5755 Pennsylvania Ave. for his years of service to Polonia, the community and his church. Hosted by PNA Lodge 2365 - Silver Bell Club, tickets are $30. A cash bar and greetings begin at 1 p.m., and lunch at 2 p.m. will be followed by a short program. Reservations are required. Tokarski has held a number of posts within the Polish National Alliance and the Polish American Congress. He is also a 20-year member of Chopin Chorus No. 122 of the Polish Singers Alliance of America and a director for the Gary Jaycees.
FYI: Call Evelyn Lisek at (219) 942-7484 or Phyllis Dunajski at (219) 762-9188.
INTERNATIONAL FILM | Hammond
Purdue University Calumet’s International Film Series resumes with a campus showing of “Prez dozhdot” (Before the Rain), at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 in YJean Chambers Hall in the Student Union & Library, room 353. A Macedonian film by Milcho Manchevski, it deals with violence in the nations of the former Yugoslavia. All films are presented in their original language with English subtitles. A faculty-led discussion will take place before and after each film viewing.Admission is free. Limited seating is available.
FYI: E-mail Steve Lombardo at lombardo@calumet.purdue.edu or James A. Miller at millerja@calumet.purdue.edu
TRAVELOGUE SHOWN | St. John
Crown Point Christian School will present its first travelogue, "Sea to Sea in a Model T," at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 on a 20-foot screen in new school gym, 10550 Park Place St. Don and Fran VanPolen travel from "Sea to Sea" in a 1926 Model T Roadster to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Henry Ford's old car. Their journey takes them from Puget Sound in Washington State to the Easternmost town and lighthouse in America. Along the way they describe the landscape and tell the story of Henry Ford's old car, the car that began mass production of automobiles all over the world. Families are welcome. A free will offering will be taken and a generous donor will match donations up to $10,000.
FYI: Call (219) 365-5694.
MAKE THE DONUTS | Hobart
The entire family is invited to make homemade donuts at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Lake County Public Library's Hobart branch, 100 N. Main St. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 942-2243.
BIG SCREEN BIOGRAPHY | St. John
Look at the lives of the musical Osmond family in an A & E video biography shown at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Lake County Public Library's St. John branch, 9450 U.S. 41. Refreshments will be served. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 365-5379.
MOVIE IN THE PARK | Schererville
Schererville Parks Department will be hosting a Movie In The Park at dusk Sept. 19 at Redar Park. The movie will be “Monster House,” rated PG. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating and the whole family for this free event. Concessions will be available.
FYI: Call (219) 865-5530.
ON STAGE | Hammond
Towle Community Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave., presents the world premier of "Red Dirt," a coming-of-age story set in rural Mississippi, at 8 p.m. Sept. 18 to 20 and at 2 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets are $15; reservations are recommended.
Call (219) 937-8780 or visit www.towletheater.org
BALLROOM DANCING | Merrillville
Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department offers ballroom dance lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 24 at Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler Place. Paul Stover will teach the waltz, cha-cha and tango. Enjoy this great aerobic exercise in a six-week program that costs $40 for individual residents and $70 for couples who are town residents, and $45 for individual nonresidents and $80 for nonresident couples. Call to register by Sept. 17; at least eight students are needed to hold the class.
FYI: Call (219) 980-5911.
MOVIE MATINEE | DeMotte
"The December Boys" is the title of the free Senior Movie Matinee at 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW. Starring Daniel Radcliffe and Lee Cormie, this PG-13 movie is about four orphan boys, all with December birthdays, who leave their Australian orphanage for a holiday by the sea, only to find themselves competing for a permanent home. Registration is appreciated in person, by phone or online at www.jasperco.lib.in.us.
FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.
HOLY HOUR | Lake Station
Knights of Columbus Council 3283 will host a Holy Hour at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 2447 Putman St. The theme will be 9/11. All are welcome. Refreshments and fellowship will follow.
FYI: Call Earl Slease at (219) 962-4657 or (219) 677-3375.
CAR RAFFLE | St. John
Lake Central Band Boosters' fifth annual Take the Car or Take the Cash raffle is in full swing. A 2008 Ford Mustang or $10,000 cash goes to the winning ticket holder if the minimum 2,800 tickets are sold. If fewer than 2,800 are sold, it becomes a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds go to support Lake Central band programs. Tickets cost $10 each and can be purchased from any Lake Central band student or online at www.lcband.com using PayPal. The drawing will take place Sept. 19.
FYI: E-mail carraffle@lcband.com
MORNING MOVIE | Wheatfield
Adults are invited to view "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day," the Morning Movie selection from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 18 at the Wheatfield Library, 350 S. Bierma St. Starring Amy Adams and David Alexander, this PG-13 film tells the story of a governess who finds a new position as social secretary to a London socialite and debutante, sweeping her into the world of the glamorous within minutes. Refreshments will be served.
FYI: Call (219) 956-3774.
MOVIE IN THE PARK | Hammond
The public is invited to a free movie in the park at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Hessville Park, 173rd Street and Kennedy Avenue. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and insect repellant; concessions will be available. The PG-rated movie, "Enchanted," stars Patrick Dempsey of TV's "Grey's Anatomy." In case of rain, the movie will be shown inside the Jean Shepherd Center.
FYI: Call (219) 853-6378 or visit www.gohammond.com.
HAY RIDES FOR ALL | Lowell
Non-reserved hay rides for for individuals and families will be held on a first-come, first-serve basis at 1 and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 21 through Oct. 26 (except Oct. 4 & 5 during the Fall Festival) at Buckley Homestead County Park, 3606 Belshaw Road. Enjoy the quiet, steady pace of the horses as they pull the hay wagon around the back 80-acre trail. Look for pheasant, deer, and coyote through the wooded areas and in the open fields past the pioneer log cabin. Cost is $3 per person. Groups may reserve evening hay rides by calling the business office.
FYI: Call (219) 769-PARK.
BIZARRE BAZAAR | Hammond
The annual Bizarre Bazaar takes place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sept. 20 in downtown Hammond. Entertainment and activities for all ages include El Taco Real Salsa Eating Contest, Wacky Hat Contest, Custom Rod and Car Show, Stuffapalooza Community Yard Sale, Kids Art Activities sponsored by South Shore Arts, live rock & roll by Nomad Planets, a pops concert by the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and much more.
FYI: Visit www.downtownhammond.org or call (219) 937-0111.
STEAKS AND GAMES | Crown Point
Fred Schmidt American Legion Post 20 hosts its annual Steak Fry & Las Vegas Night from 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 20 at 1401 N. Main St. Dinner is $15 and includes a "cook your own" 14-ounce steak , baked potato, tossed salad, bread and butter, served from 4 to 7 p.m. Free refreshments are included with dinner. Seating available indoors or outdoors. Games begin at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit veterans' projects and the community holiday family fund.
FYI: Call (219) 663-9788.
COMIC APPEARS | Gary
Indiana University Northwest Office of Diversity and Equity will kick off its 2008-09 Diversity Programming Series with a free performance by HBO Def Poet Joe Hernandez-Kolski, who will present his show 'Refried Latino Pride' at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Savannah Auditorium at IUN, southeast corner of the main campus parking lot at 33rd Avenue and Broadway. A writer, actor, and spoken-word artist who grew up in Chicago and graduated from Princeton, Hernandez-Kolski has earned international acclaim for comedic performances and commentaries. Doors open at 5 p.m.
FYI: Call (219) 980-6705.
SHIPSHEWANA TOUR | Northwest Indiana
Centier Bank's Advantage Program is planning a bus trip titled the “Backroads of Shipshewana” on Oct. 22 that still has room for additional reservations. The cost is $75 for Centier clients and $80 for non-Centier clients and includes transportation, lunch and tours of various Amish stores. Pick-up locations are in Highland, Merrillville and Valparaiso. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 19.
FYI: Call Sharon St. Myers at (219) 755-6140, ext. 1839 or (888) CENTIER.
FLEA MARKET TRIP | Hobart
Hobart Parks Department is planning a trip to the Shipshewana Flea Market on Sept. 23. The bus will leave at 7 a.m. from the Hobart Community Center, 111 E. Old Ridge Road, and return at approximately 5 p.m. Cost is $25.
FYI: Call the park office at (219) 942-2987 for reservations.
COUNTY-A-FAIR | Schererville
Schererville Parks Dept. will be hosting the ninth annual Country-A-Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Redar Park, 1722 S. Park Ave. Interested vendors and crafters may contact the park office for an application.
FYI: Call (219) 865-5530.
ANTIQUE EXPO | Crete
Antique Expo is Sept. 20 and 21 at the new Crete-Monee High School, 1515 Exchange St. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The show will include Steiff bears, dolls, depression glass, furniture, lamps, cookie jars, jewelry, vintage clothes, antique toys, books, games, records, Coca-Cola items, American coins, glass crystal, large display of price guide books, pattern glass, sports collectables, figurines, porcelain, signed old art glass, Tiffany silver and bronzes, antique dog figures, railroad, military, political, and brewery collectables. Mary Lou's Crystal Repair will be on-site offering expert crystal and porcelain repair. Admission is $3 per person - children 12 and younger are admitted free.
FYI: Call (708) 672-9216.
TREE TRIMMING | Merrillville
ISA certified arborist Russell Hodge will present a program on "Proper Trimming and Pruning Practices of Trees" at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. This is part of an ongoing monthly series of gardening events.
FYI: Call to register at (219) 769-3541, ext. 317.
GEOLOGIC HISTORY | Merrillville
Dr. Kenneth Schoon, author of "Calumet Beginnings: Ancient Shorelines and Settlements at the South End of Lake Michigan," will discuss his book and findings on the geologic history of the region at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Find out why Schoon calls the Little Calumet River,“ one of the most flood-prone rivers in the state.”
FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 317, to register.
STAMP CAMP | Schererville
Spend an hour being creative with Melissa Krenkel-Sullivan of Stampin’ Up! at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. U.S. 30. Participants will create a few projects with rubber stamps. There is a $5 fee, due at the time of class, to cover the cost of materials. FYI: Call (219) 322-4731 to register.
VIRTUAL TOURISTS | Schererville
Virtual tourists will take a look at the recreational offerings of New River Gorge, the regional crafts at Tamarack, and Cairo’s annual Marble-fest in a one-hour travel video of West Virginia in a program at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. U.S. 30. Refreshments will be served.
FYI: Call (219) 322-4731 to register.
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